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CroFlames · 12-30-2015, 11:00 AM

I think the consensus Group of Death (hate that term) is group E.

Although the more I look at the groups, holy **** group D looks tough too. Granted, the Czechs are a little weaker than their past glory days, but they are certainly not weak by any stretch.

I think really only Spain are "safe" in that group, likely winning all their matches 1:0 in a classically boring style. Croatia is undoubtedly the 2nd best in that group, but again the HNS picking some noob ass, no-name manager to lead them was a huge mistake. I wouldn't be shocked if Croatia flounder in the group stage. I also wouldn't be shocked if Croatia beat Spain, then lose out to the Czechs and Turks.

I'm not sure if it's possible given the draw, but a Belgian-German final would be tantalizing IMO.

12-30-2015, 11:00 AM	#78
CroFlames Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2015 Exp:	I think the consensus Group of Death (hate that term) is group E. Although the more I look at the groups, holy **** group D looks tough too. Granted, the Czechs are a little weaker than their past glory days, but they are certainly not weak by any stretch. I think really only Spain are "safe" in that group, likely winning all their matches 1:0 in a classically boring style. Croatia is undoubtedly the 2nd best in that group, but again the HNS picking some noob ass, no-name manager to lead them was a huge mistake. I wouldn't be shocked if Croatia flounder in the group stage. I also wouldn't be shocked if Croatia beat Spain, then lose out to the Czechs and Turks. I'm not sure if it's possible given the draw, but a Belgian-German final would be tantalizing IMO.